The Understudy
Stella Le Vere, an ambitious but struggling actress, is abandoned by her husband and is forced to leave her baby girl, Grace, in the care of an orphan asylum. Later, the child is adopted by a well-to-do and kindly family named Thornton, who bring Grace up in ignorance of her identity.
Top cast
Winifred GreenwoodGrace Thornton - the Understudy
Thomas CommerfordMr. Thornton
Frank WeedBob Burnitt - the Stage Director
Lafe McKeeBen Rosenthal - the Manager- Rose EvansMrs. Thornton
- Mac BarnesHank Armstrong
- Colletta PowersStella Le Vere
- Timmy SheehanTimmy - the Office Boy
- Julius FrankenburgRudolph Lehar - the Orchestra Leader
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Understudy” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 26 Sept 2026.